Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Bury the Cold War hachet - Pres. Obama in Cuba

U.S. President Barack Obama hopes his historic trip to Cuba marks the final end of any vestiges of the Cold War, between Soviet communism and American-style democracy.

Barack Obama was the first American president to travel to Havana in nearly 90 years.

Our correspondent in Havana, Steve Mort, says President Obama was inspired by Nelson Mandela to find a way forward with Cuban President Raul Castro.

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The two men clearly had disagreements during their meetings, but our correspondent in Havana, Steve Mort says, President Obama tried to emphasize natural rights.

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From Havana, Steve Mort says that expectations for change in Cuba are low.

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